| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $34.39 | 4.705% | $36.008 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.33 | 8.837% | $159.2612 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.48 | 4.129% | $151.4869 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.29 | 9.842% | $64.0269 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.52 | 3.379% | $5.7065 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.60 | 5.239% | $58.5129 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.70 | 8.427% | $154.7253 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.31 | $629.7277 | $629.74 | $629.75 | $629.70 | |